Researchers in the UK explore 2D hBN as a material for spin valves and MTJs

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    Researchers from the UK's Manchester University have explored opportunities presented by hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) as a prototypical high-quality two-dimensional insulator that can be used both as a barrier in MTJs and as for spin injection in lateral spin valves.

    Period16 Dec 2018

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    • TitleResearchers in the UK explore 2D hBN as a material for spin valves and MTJs
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletSpintronics-info
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryIsrael
      Date16/12/18
      DescriptionResearchers from the UK's Manchester University have explored opportunities presented by hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) as a prototypical high-quality two-dimensional insulator that can be used both as a barrier in MTJs and as for spin injection in lateral spin valves.
      Producer/AuthorRon Mertens
      URLhttps://www.spintronics-info.com/researchers-uk-explore-2d-hbn-material-spin-valves-and-mtjs
      PersonsIvan Vera Marun

    Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

    • Advanced materials
    • Manchester Energy
    • National Graphene Institute